In the early 1900s, an Argentine entrepreneur decided to open a first-class tourist complex, just a few kilometers from the Historic Quarter, in the area known as Real de San Carlos. His complex
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Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Also called Plaza 25 de Mayo, this was where military drills were practiced. It was founded with the colony, being the largest open area in it. Later on, gardens and paths were created and made it
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Originally built in 1680, Basilica del SanctÃsimo Sacramento is the oldest church in all of Uruguay. The first church was built out of straw and mud and suffered repeated attacks and reconstructions
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Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
The wooden wharf dates back to 1866 and was originally a lot longer with a perpendicular section where it ended over the river. Due to aging and weathering, it was partially lost, but later recovered
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The Department of Colonia has an established wine route, which basically covers the four main bodegas in the region. AGT, the local tour operator, offers a full day tour of all four for $100 per
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Although Colonia is best known for its architecture and history, it has some five kilometers (3.1 mi) of beaches as well. Most of them are just a short walk or bus ride from the center of town. In
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The secular ruins of the Convento de San Francisco Javier are the only remains of one of the oldest constructions in Colonia, dating back to 1683–1704. Visitors are free to wander the grounds for a
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Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
For a dramatic entrance into the oldest part of Colonia del Sacramento go to the Portón de Campo, or the city gates. Originally dating back to 1745, from the time of the Portuguese governor
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Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento is best known for its history and architecture, dating as far back as the late 1600s. The barrio histórico, or Historic Quarter, is filled with visual delights of this kind,
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Nueva Helvecia was founded by immigrants who sought a better life and a place where they could practice their faith freely. The historic religious circuit is comprised of several Catholic and
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The waterfront promenade of Nueva Palmira on the banks of the Uruguay River is without a doubt the town’s main attraction. The walkway, lined on one side by huge, leafy trees and bordered on the
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